Cheika: Defeat hurts, but that’s the game
Michael Cheika said Argentina were “hurting” after their World Cup semi-final pummelling by New Zealand, but insisted “they will be ready” for next Friday’s third-place playoff.
Michael Cheika said Argentina were “hurting” after their World Cup semi-final pummelling by New Zealand, but insisted “they will be ready” for next Friday’s third-place playoff.
Will Jordan scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand outclassed Argentina on Friday to set up a World Cup final against the winner of the clash between the Boks and England.
The Boks will pump England to set up a World Cup final against the All Blacks, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.
Ian Foster said on Thursday that past Rugby World Cup semi-finals will count for nothing during this weekend’s last-four game with Argentina.
New Zealand have reset from beating Ireland to prepare for Friday’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina, with the pain of losing in 2019 at the same stage “a big driver”.
On 19 October 2007, right wing Federico Aramburu scored a try after great teamwork on the counter-attack as Argentina beat World Cup hosts France in the third-place playoff.
Will Jordan scored a hat-trick as New Zealand beat Argentina in Friday’s Paris semi-final, securing a fifth World Cup final appearance for the All Blacks.
Argentina coach Michael Cheika has made just one change to Los Pumas’ starting lineup for the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand on Friday.
Ian Foster made just two changes to New Zealand’s starting lineup for Friday’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Paris, recalling wing Mark Telea.
Who advances to the 2023 Rugby World Cup final after the Boks take on England, and the All Blacks battle the Pumas in Paris?